• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental benefits for employee and family
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• State Retirement System Pension Plan  PERA
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Uniforms provided
• Paid military leave
• Sports Medicine tactical and strength training as well as access to Dietician consultations
• Collective Bargaining Employment Contract through IAFF Local 520 
• Premier Training Academy
• Promotional opportunities 
• 5 Modern Fire Stations
• 6 Engine Companies
• Quality Equipment
• Opportunities to participate in other areas of interest within department teams
  • Public Relations
  • EMS
  • Minnesota Task Force 1 Structural Collapse team
  • Minnesota State Hazardous Materials Response Team
  • Apparatus Group
  • and more

Questions

Questions about the hiring process and the rewarding career of a Rochester Firefighter should be directed to the Rochester Fire Department Recruitment Team via email to RFDrecruitment@rochestermn.gov 

 Frequently Asked Questions